This technique might work for you, but I think you'd perhaps be best advised to ask a physical therapist to do a session with you. The PT will show you what to do, then watch you practise it until you're confident and comfortable. PTs should also be able to advise you on what type of equipment would be best for your needs - there are so many options to choose from, and it's easy to waste a lot of money and effort on trial and error if you're not familiar with them. Good luck.
Just as I did while pregnant: roll on to side near bed edge. Pull legs up so knees are level with belly button. Move your arm so elbow is under your side and push your body up with elbow. Swing legs over bed side. You should be in a sitting position. I hope that helps.
Build arm strength for your arms with passive exercises you can do sitting in a chair. Look them up online. Then you turn on your side and you kind of prop yourself slowly up with arm strength. If you are having this much trouble please get in to see your doctor and ask him for a physical therapy consult. As an old RN I can tell you I saw more people helped by physical therapy in a motivated person willing to work than I did from MDs in general. They are also wonders at diagnosing things missed by MDs to be honest, because they are so trained in the body and how it works. Good luck.
Have you thought about one of the mattresses that have the "adjustable" foundation. Much like a hospital bed you can press a button and the head of the bed will lift. That might get you into a position that would make it easier to use one of the bed rails.
If you can pull but not push and need help with side to side motion, maybe the bedcaddie would work for you. It is a long strap with handles that attaches to the bed frame.
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This technique might work for you, but I think you'd perhaps be best advised to ask a physical therapist to do a session with you. The PT will show you what to do, then watch you practise it until you're confident and comfortable. PTs should also be able to advise you on what type of equipment would be best for your needs - there are so many options to choose from, and it's easy to waste a lot of money and effort on trial and error if you're not familiar with them. Good luck.
Parkinson’s disease prevents mobility. Arthritis does too.
I’m so sorry that you are struggling with this.
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If you can pull but not push and need help with side to side motion, maybe the bedcaddie would work for you. It is a long strap with handles that attaches to the bed frame.
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